New Persuasive Words
Scott Jones & Bill Borror
New Persuasive Words is a sharp and insightful podcast that dissects the intersections of culture, politics, and theology with intellectual rigor and a conversational ease. Hosted by Scott Jones and Bill Borror, the show offers a thoughtful examination of contemporary issues, blending humor, historical perspective, and philosophical depth. With a keen eye for nuance and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, New Persuasive Words invites listeners into a space where ideas are tested, assumptions are questioned, and meaningful dialogue thrives.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 27min
Episode 313: Two Truths Are Better Than None
In this episode we talk about our culture's propensity toward reductionism. We make the case that living with two truths in tension is better than settling for a truth.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 44min
Episode 312: Theological Family Trees
In this episode we talk about theological family trees. What influences shape our core religious convictions and make us who we are? We also talk a little about the debate and the near extinction of humanity that almost happened 900,000 years ago.
Jul 21, 2024 • 30min
Episode 311: The Birth of Tragedy
In this episode, recorded minutes after Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, we talk Nietzsche. We think a bit Nietzsche's early work, The Birth of Tragedy. We try to think through what it might speak to a dramatic, polarized political situation, and what it might teach us about how both parties understand the human condition.
Jul 19, 2024 • 35min
Episode 310: Hulkamaniacs Are Running Wild!
In this episode Bill and Scott talk about Donald Trump, his shooting, and his convention where he accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States. We were both excited to see the Hulkster back in public life!
Jul 13, 2024 • 29min
Episode 309: Failure of Nerve
Dive into the emotional limits of leadership with insights from Rabbi Friedman's thought-provoking text, examining the constraints that hinder change in church and society. Discover how historical forces, like the printing press, sparked the Renaissance and liberated imagination. Reflect on modern political malaise and why leadership often feels unattainable. Plus, learn about the importance of adapting strategies through historical military examples and how grace and imagination can transform personal faith.
Jul 11, 2024 • 32min
Episode 308: Hamilton, Burr and Atheistic Arguments
In this episode, recorded on the anniversary of the historic duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, we consider some of the best arguments against the existence of God.
Jul 6, 2024 • 29min
Episode 307: We're all Dogmatic...Get over It!
In this episode we talk about the nature of faith in a modern and pluralistic world. What does it mean to have faith and have it challenged? What do you do when people call you dogmatic for believing? How do you share that faith in an inviting, reasonable, and humble way?
Jul 1, 2024 • 29min
Episode 306: Motel Six or Seal Team Six?
In this episode we talk about recent Supreme Court decisions and their short term and long term implications for life in the Republic.
Jun 28, 2024 • 28min
Episode 305: Our First 2024 Post-Debate Show
Continuing in the New Persuasive Words tradition, we bring you our legendary post-debate coverage.
Jun 25, 2024 • 28min
Episode 304: The French Connection
In this episode we talk about the Presbyterian Church of America's "cancelling" of NY Times columnist David French.
Click here for David French's account of the affair. Click here if you'd like to hear the affair chronicled in song.
